El Gran Enemigo 2009

EL ENEMIGO

El Gran Enemigo
2009

Country
Argentina
Regulated designation
Dénomination origine (DOC)
Region
Mendoza
Subregion
Lujan de Cuyo
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Franc 80 %
Malbec 10 %
Petit Verdot 10 %
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Total acidity
5.9 g/l
PH
3.72
Producer's website

About this winery

El Enemigo, “the enemy”. The struggle that most defines us in our lives is the one that we wage with our selves. We are all our own worst enemies. This is the credo behind the name on the label. The wines of El Enemigo are enigmatic, charismatic, and verging on iconoclastic. In that way the wines reflect their maker, Alejandro Vigil, an almost Picasso-like personality. “Ale”, as he is known, is the head winemaker at the iconic Bodega Catena Zapata, but he has many loves. He consults,...

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Tasting notes

The nose presents sweet aromas of black ripen fruits with hints of vanilla and chocolate, which appear after the oak ageing. The mouthfeel is sweet with structured, persistent tannins due to the natural acidity of this wine, leading into an excellent long finish.

This wine pairs well with grilled meat, cheese, or slow roasted beef dishes.